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UVT 357: All the Marbles PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silverback Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kevin Rudolf - In the City. Lesnar has chosen go coors! as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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250 lbs
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48
287 lbs
39 - 25 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silverback Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lesnar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Frank Harris has been cut.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow.
Lesnar lands with a right to the head.
Lesnar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Frank Harris's cut is getting worse.
Lesnar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lesnar is leaning against Harris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lesnar.
Lesnar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lesnar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Frank Harris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar digs a right hand into Harris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harris's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lesnar.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Lesnar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Harris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lesnar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, Frank Harris's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Harris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Silverback Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cirus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carrera Villamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lonely Boy - The Black Keys. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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168 lbs
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240 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Cirus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carrera Villamora!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirus gets the takedown into side control.
Villamora is looking for a sweep.
Cirus lands some shots froms side control.
Villamora gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Villamora is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cirus scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villamora tries to get to full guard but Cirus has control of the leg.
Cirus working Villamora over with strikes.
Villamora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Cirus there.
Villamora wants to improve his position but Cirus is controlling well.
Cirus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Villamora actively working from the bottom here.
Villamora actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirus lands strikes from half guard.
Cirus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Villamora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cirus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Villamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cirus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Villamora actively working from the bottom here.
Cirus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Villamora looking for submissions off his back.
Villamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cirus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Villamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Villamora tries to roll over but Cirus keeps him under control.
Cirus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villamora is trying to get back to full guard.
Cirus slips a nice elbow through Villamora's hands, connecting with Villamora's forehead.
Nice strikes from Cirus there.
Villamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Villamora is staying active underneath Cirus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cirus working the head and body with strikes.
Cirus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Villamora is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cirus scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cirus working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villamora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Villamora is not content to let Cirus control the position.
Cirus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Villamora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cirus pulls his head out easily.
Cirus is controlling the pace.
Villamora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cirus pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villamora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cirus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Villamora regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cirus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cirus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Villamora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Villamora working for a triangle but Cirus defends it easily.
Cirus trying to control the position from guard on top but Villamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Villamora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cirus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Villamora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cirus lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cirus lands a couple of digs.
Cirus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cirus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Villamora's guard.
Villamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Villamora is trying to get back to full guard.
Cirus drops an elbow to the side of Villamora's head.
Villamora is trying to get back to full guard.
Villamora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cirus working Villamora over with strikes.
Villamora is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cirus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Cirus there.
Cirus drops an elbow to the side of Villamora's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cirus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Villamora is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cirus scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Cirus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cirus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cirus wants to control from the top but Villamora keeps moving.
Villamora has his foot on Cirus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cirus works his way back into a safe position though.
Cirus stands up over Villamora, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cirus is pushing down on Villamora's leg trying to pass to half guard. Villamora is fighting to maintain full guard but Cirus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Villamora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cirus pulls his head out easily.
Villamora actively working from the bottom here.
Villamora actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Villamora is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villamora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cirus pulls his head out easily.
Cirus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cirus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Villamora moves into full guard.
Cirus with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villamora is looking for a triangle but Cirus pushes his legs off easily.
Cirus cracks Villamora with a solid left hand.
Cirus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Villamora has his foot on Cirus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cirus works his way back into a safe position though.
Cirus working some strikes from top position.
Villamora keeping moving, preventing Cirus from controlling successfully.
Cirus lands a couple of digs.
Cirus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cirus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Villamora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cirus has managed to get both his arms back between Villamora's legs - danger averted.
Cirus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cirus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Villamora really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cirus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cirus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cirus with a nice head shot there.
Cirus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villamora can do to turn this around?
Cirus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tom Cirus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cirus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cirus landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cirus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cirus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Villamora has his foot on Cirus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cirus works his way back into a safe position though.
Cirus lands a couple of digs.
Villamora is rocked!
Cirus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Villamora is still in real trouble! Can Cirus finish him?
Cirus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Villamora seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Villamora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cirus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cirus connects with a couple of short punches.
Villamora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cirus defends well.
Cirus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cirus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Villamora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cirus is aware though and is defending well.
Villamora looking for a guillotine here but Cirus defends easily.
Villamora is breathing heavily.
Cirus chips away with some ground and pound.
Cirus with a nice head shot there.
Cirus distracts Villamora with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cirus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cirus arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Villamora's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Cirus!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Cirus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Carrera Villamora stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will have break and come back and give a great fight for you guys! Thanks again to all who support me.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minotauro comes to the cage accompanied by Buckethead - jump man. Ze Minotauro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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253 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ze Minotauro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Danzig!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danzig missing with a left hand there. Minotauro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minotauro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Danzig clobbers Minotauro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Glenn Danzig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danzig connects with a crisp jab.
Minotauro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Minotauro misses with a straight left.
Danzig's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Danzig duly obliges.
Danzig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minotauro momentarily.
Minotauro missing with a left hand there. Danzig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minotauro missing with a left hand there. Danzig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danzig connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danzig misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danzig lands a right hook to the body.
Minotauro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Minotauro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig catches Minotauro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danzig throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Minotauro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Danzig is in Minotauro's guard.
Minotauro keeping moving, preventing Danzig from controlling successfully.
Minotauro wants to sweep here but Danzig controlling him for the moment.
Danzig works over Minotauro with some ground and pound from guard.
Minotauro controls Danzig momentarily but Danzig frees himself.
Danzig is working Minotauro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Danzig throws a big right hand that misses.
Danzig trying to control the position from guard on top but Minotauro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danzig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig with a nice head shot there.
Danzig wants to control from the top but Minotauro keeps moving.
My spies in Animal House inform me that Danzig has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Minotauro is trying to hold Danzig in close to prevent damage but Danzig has managed to pass into half guard.
Danzig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danzig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Danzig throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Minotauro to regain full guard.
Minotauro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danzig's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minotauro trying to control but Danzig is working from the bottom.
Danzig is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Danzig being controlled here momentarily.
Danzig working some strikes from top position.
Minotauro has momentary wrist control but Danzig slips an elbow through the middle.
Danzig landing with the ground and pound.
Danzig throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig trying to control the position from guard on top but Minotauro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minotauro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danzig trying to control but Minotauro is working from the bottom.
Danzig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minotauro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Minotauro controls Danzig momentarily but Danzig frees himself.
Danzig lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Minotauro is trying to control the position but Danzig postures up.
Danzig works over Minotauro with some ground and pound from guard.
Danzig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Danzig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Minotauro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danzig is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Danzig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Minotauro throws a lazy uppercut
and Minotauro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minotauro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Danzig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danzig tests Minotauro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danzig steps into range and cracks Minotauro with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Minotauro flops backwards and Danzig dives into his guard looking to finish!
Minotauro is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danzig stands up over Minotauro, holding on to his feet. Danzig throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Minotauro is out cold! Danzig lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Glenn Danzig!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Rocket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buddy Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giovanni Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy takes one on the button.
Rocket looks to land a right hand but Guy moved out of range.
Rocket misses with a few strikes there.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rocket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rocket, right into the meat.
Rocket closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rocket works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
Guy avoids a wild elbow strike from Rocket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket lands a nice shot to the body.
Guy avoids the elbow strike from Rocket, against the cage.
Rocket stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rocket's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket misses with a body punch.
Rocket scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocket lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rocket lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Rocket lands a damaging elbow.
Rocket works on Guy's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Rocket.
Rocket gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Buddy Guy has been cut.
Rocket is pushing Guy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guy's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocket misses with an elbow over the top.
Guy blocks a body shot from Rocket.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rocket.
Rocket content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocket lands a damaging elbow.
Rocket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Rocket.
Rocket tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Rocket.
Rocket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocket throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guy's elbow.
Rocket misses with a punch to the body.
Guy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rocket pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rocket moves into range and clinches up with Guy.
Rocket throws an elbow that misses.
Rocket stalling the fight.
Rocket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocket lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guy or not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocket.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocket.
Rocket has Guy pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guy can't get the takedown.
Rocket tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Rocket.
Rocket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket scores with a hook to the body.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocket tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rocket is leaning against Guy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rocket taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rocket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocket lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Rocket dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buddy Guy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rocket cracks Guy with an open hand slap.
Guy blocks a jab.
Rocket lands a big head kick that sends Guy tumbling to the mat! Rocket takes a step backwards and waves Guy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rocket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Guy.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Buddy Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rocket drops Guy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Guy looks back up at him and smiles so Rocket waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Guy is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crack! Rocket connects with the perfect overhand right and Guy falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Rocket!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giovanni Rocket!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love-Hate Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell comes to the cage accompanied by Sonne - Rammstein. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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258 lbs
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252 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Love-Hate Powell!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell misses with a leg kick
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell moves away from the strike by Maxwell.
Maxwell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Powell ducks right into an uppercut from Maxwell.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Powell misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maxwell.
Good leg kick by Powell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powell slips a jab from Maxwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Maxwell.
Powell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maxwell's head backwards.
Powell throws a lazy body kick
and Maxwell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell is looking to control Maxwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Powell avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell is looking for a sweep. Maxwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
Maxwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Powell is staying active underneath Maxwell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Powell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Powell trying to control here.
Maxwell stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maxwell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maxwell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maxwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maxwell wants to control but Powell is keeping him busy.
Powell is looking to improve his position.
Powell is staying active underneath Maxwell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maxwell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maxwell trying to control from half guard but Powell is working away.
Powell is looking for a sweep. Maxwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maxwell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Powell wants to improve his position but Maxwell is controlling well.
Maxwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Powell trying to hold on to Maxwell's head to control him but Maxwell postures up.
Maxwell trying to control from half guard but Powell is working away.
Powell trying to control here.
Maxwell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Powell's thigh. Powell counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Maxwell stopping the sweep attempt from Powell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
Maxwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Powell's guard.
Maxwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Powell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Powell is in trouble now - Maxwell has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxwell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Powell's face.
Maxwell controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Maxwell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Powell. No joy for Maxwell on that attempt.
Powell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Powell blocks a jab.
Powell thows a leg kick but Maxwell checks it
and Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maxwell swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Powell lands an overhand right.
Maxwell misses with a double jab.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maxwell with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Maxwell throws a leg kick that misses.
Maxwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maxwell somewhat.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Maxwell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maxwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Maxwell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Powell as he connects with a hook.
Maxwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
Powell has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Powell slips the punch.
Maxwell darts in and clinches Powell up against the cage.
Powell tries to pull guard but Maxwell won't allow it.
Powell prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell tries to stall but Maxwell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maxwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Powell pulls Maxwell into guard.
Powell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Powell has his hands on Maxwell's head, controlling the position.
Maxwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maxwell trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.
Powell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maxwell manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maxwell trying to control the position here.
Powell trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Maxwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Powell looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Powell won't allow Maxwell to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Maxwell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maxwell's guard.
Maxwell is positioning himself well to prevent Powell advancing to mount.
Powell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maxwell's head.
Maxwell gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell distracts Maxwell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ross Maxwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powell with a nice head shot there.
Maxwell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Powell controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Love-Hate Powell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Maxwell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maxwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Powell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maxwell on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell tries to work over Maxwell's front leg with a kick but Maxwell checks it.
Powell throws a leg kick but Maxwell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Powell is avoiding it.
Maxwell scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell scores with a jab. Maxwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A lazy left from Powell finds it's target.
Good work by Powell as he checks the leg kick.
Maxwell dodges the punch combination from Powell.
Powell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maxwell misses with a straight left.
Powell scores with a nice body kick.
Powell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good shot there by Maxwell.
Powell lands a nice shot that snaps Maxwell's head back.
Powell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maxwell circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxwell is looking to chop away at Powell's legs.
Maxwell scores with a jab to the body.
Powell misses with a few strikes there.
Maxwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Powell misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell swinging wildly here.
Powell misses with a hook
and Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Powell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Powell throws a series of punches but Maxwell moves out of range.
Powell moves out of range as Maxwell throws a body kick.
Maxwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powell misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Powell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maxwell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maxwell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Powell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maxwell throws a body kick that misses.
Maxwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ross Maxwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Maxwell.
Powell with a nice cross.
Maxwell throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell flicks out a counter leg kick but Maxwell steps away.
A combination from Maxwell does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ross Maxwell.
Well Maxwell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Maxwell!
Ross Maxwell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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279 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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270 lbs
59 - 33 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Numero Deux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
59 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deux blocks a head kick by Bourque.
Deux drops Bourque with a beautiful combination! Bourque stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Deux is looking for the KO!
It looks like Timothy Bourque has been cut.
Bourque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bourque looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deux walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bourque drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Deux swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bourque's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Numero Deux!
Numero Deux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wango Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tango comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
300 lbs
26 - 21 - 0 |
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277 lbs
48 - 27 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wango Tango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tango has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Tango has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tango tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tango with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tango scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rugowski is trying to force a seperation but Tango has the dominant position.
Tango putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rugowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tango lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rugowski looks winded!
Rugowski can't find room to land a body shot as Tango controls the action.
Tango is pushing Rugowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rugowski working aggressively here.
Rugowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rugowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rugowski is trying to break the clinch but Tango is controlling him.
Rugowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tango tries a body shot but Rugowski blocks it.
Tango presses Rugowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tango leaning against his opponent.
Tango lands an uppercut.
Rugowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tango uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rugowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tango takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rugowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tango is looking to clinch.
Tango tries to close the distance and clinch but Rugowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tango misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tango tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rugowski counters with a straight right hand.
Tango lands a big head kick that sends Rugowski to the canvas! Tango follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wango Tango!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wango Tango thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
62 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wednesday manages to avoid it.
Wednesday misses with a double jab
and Wednesday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Wednesday knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wednesday ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Wednesday wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wednesday was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Wednesday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Wednesday throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wednesday let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Wednesday misses.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Wednesday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Wednesday is out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wednesday.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Wednesday.
Wednesday slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wednesday appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Loucademia muito crazy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wednesday.
Jackson is looking to wear down Wednesday with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a body punch but Wednesday moves out of range.
It seemed like Wednesday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wednesday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wednesday keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Wednesday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Wednesday with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson with a hook.
Wednesday lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Wednesday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wednesday has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jackson moves out of range as Wednesday strikes.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wednesday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wednesday cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wednesday cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wednesday throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wednesday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wednesday wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wednesday.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wednesday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wednesday stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Wednesday feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Wednesday then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wednesday throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a jab when Wednesday was well out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wednesday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wednesday throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wednesday manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wednesday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson takes a swing at Wednesday's ribcage but misses.
Wednesday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wednesday rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wednesday throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wednesday lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wednesday's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Wednesday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wednesday has Jackson pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Murray Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Wednesday counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Wednesday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wednesday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wednesday moves away from the strike by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wednesday slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wednesday staying out of range there.
Wednesday steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.
Jackson misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson works Wednesday's body with a nice hook.
Wednesday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wednesday paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wednesday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wednesday.
Wednesday is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Wednesday takes one to the side of the head.
Wednesday ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Wednesday misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wednesday manages to avoid it.
Wednesday walks into a jab.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Wednesday. Wednesday maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Wednesday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wednesday trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wednesday into the cage.
Wednesday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Wednesday has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Wednesday misses with an uppercut.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Wednesday moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Wednesday misses.
Wednesday misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wednesday moves away.
Wednesday tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Wednesday misses.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Wednesday counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Wednesday.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wednesday tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alpo Wednesday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Wednesday's shoulder, as Wednesday tries to avoid the shot.
Wednesday lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Wednesday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson swings for the body but Wednesday moves out of range.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Wednesday.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wednesday fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wednesday throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wednesday.
Wednesday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson cracks Wednesday with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wednesday throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wednesday misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wednesday thinking.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wednesday.
A swing and a miss from Wednesday.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Wednesday lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wednesday manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Wednesday does no damage.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson cracks Wednesday with a good jab.
Wednesday looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wednesday tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wednesday.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wednesday circles away quickly and effectively.
Wednesday ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Wednesday counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Wednesday.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wednesday moves away.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Wednesday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Wednesday misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wednesday tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Wednesday.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Wednesday off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wednesday with a jab.
Wednesday missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wednesday throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Wednesday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson works over Wednesday's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wednesday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wednesday.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Wednesday. That snapped Jackson's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Jackson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wednesday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wednesday throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Wednesday misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson slips a straight right by Wednesday.
Wednesday misses with a double jab.
Wednesday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Wednesday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wednesday throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Wednesday misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday scores with a hook.
Wednesday avoids the body shot from Jackson.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Wednesday.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wednesday wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Wednesday works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wednesday is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wednesday.
Wednesday lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson throws a right hand that Wednesday ducks under and follows up with a left that Wednesday also avoids with ease.
Wednesday on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson throws a right hand that Wednesday ducks under and follows up with a left that Wednesday also avoids with ease.
Wednesday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wednesday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wednesday.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wednesday loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Wednesday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Wednesday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wednesday is just out of range.
Wednesday just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson punishes Wednesday's body with a nice straight punch.
Wednesday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wednesday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Wednesday's body. Wednesday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Wednesday is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Wednesday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wednesday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wednesday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wednesday might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A punch combination from Wednesday misses.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Wednesday looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wednesday lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wednesday! But no joy.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wednesday manages to avoid it.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wednesday throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wednesday jabs at Jackson's body.
Wednesday throws a one two combo.
Wednesday sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wednesday tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wednesday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Wednesday's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Wednesday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wednesday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Murray Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wednesday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Wednesday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Wednesday counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wednesday missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Wednesday releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wednesday has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wednesday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wednesday misses with a right hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wednesday throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Wednesday finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wednesday feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Wednesday then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wednesday is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wednesday lands the left hand.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wednesday.
Wednesday tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Wednesday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wednesday moves away from the strike by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wednesday slips a jab from Jackson.
Wednesday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wednesday throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Wednesday tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alpo Wednesday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Wednesday does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Wednesday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wednesday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wednesday manages to avoid it.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wednesday was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Wednesday looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Wednesday throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wednesday.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Murray Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Wednesday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
A slow jab from Wednesday misses its intended target.
Wednesday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wednesday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Wednesday.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wednesday throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Wednesday throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson slips a jab from Wednesday.
Jackson swings for the body but Wednesday moves out of range.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wednesday.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wednesday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wednesday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Wednesday misses.
Wednesday misses the shot to the body.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Murray Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murray Jackson!
Murray Jackson retains his welterweight title!
Murray Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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